Coding with Fountain Pens

The Clear Sky Clock shows overhead viewing conditions for astronomers with a unique graphical presentation of the information. Created with data from Environment Canada, time is laid out horizontally, and colored squares indicate cloud cover, transparency, and darkness through the next 48 hours. Nice, simple information design.

Galaxy Zoo is a project which is enlisting the eyes and minds of the public to help classify a large number of galaxies present in sky survey images. It’s fun for a few minutes, and would be great for kids, as they can learn about science while making a concrete contribution. Do galaxies prefer to […]